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A Review of Family Tree Magazine
Are you interested in reading or subscribing to a new genealogy magazine that has something for everyone? Family Tree Magazine is the one for you. Here is a review of this amazing stalwart of the...
Do You Have Any Shaker Ancestors? Here’s How to Trace Them
Do you have Shakers in your family tree? What are Shakers in the first place? Here, you will learn about this unique religious sect and how to find information on any ancestors you had who were part...
Free Genealogy Resources to Bring Your Ancestors to Life
Do you need some excellent free sources of online genealogy records? Here are three websites that are totally free and extremely useful for any genealogist.
How Popular is Genealogy?
How popular is genealogy? It is something that is portrayed in the media as being more popular than ever. However, is this really true? Here is a look at how popular genealogy really is and why it...
What are Railroad Records?
Did your ancestor work for the railroad? If so, you'll want to explore railroad records to find out more about them. Here's what you need to know to find them.
Did the Document Trail Run Dry? Here Are More Places to Look
Did the document trail run dry, leaving you with a brick wall ancestor? Here are some alternative places to look for info that may break that wall down yet.
What are Some of the Best Genealogy Magazines Out There?
Do you read genealogical magazines? If not, you should. They are invaluable resources for learning new skills, connecting with other researchers of your family lines, and discovering historical...
Explore Your Ancestry, Enrich Your Life
Genealogy research helps us feel closer to the past and acknowledge modern legacies. The reasons to search for your ancestry are endless.
The Different Types of Libraries Used in Genealogical Research, and Their Unique Values
There are several different types of genealogy research libraries you can use, and they each have their own, unique collections. Here's what you need to know.
Gustave Anjou: An Intriguing Career of Genealogical Fraud
Are you familiar with the name Gustave Anjou? If you aren't, you should be. He is a famous genealogical con man. Here's his story, and how he did it.
Using Local Historical and Genealogical Societies to Further Your Genealogy Research
What types of things will you find at local historical and genealogical societies? It varies, of course, but you may find valuable research resources.
A Review of the New England Historic Genealogical Society
Do you have New England ancestry? If you do, you will want to look into joining the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Here's what it has to offer.
Guest Books: A Genealogical Treasure Trove
Here's how to use the signatures in guest books you or your relatives may have inherited to further your own genealogical research.
How to Order Your Ancestor’s Social Security Application
Have you heard of Social Security applications as a means of genealogical research? If this is a new record source to you, here's what you need to know.